Echocardiography for the Critical Care Physician
Upcoming Dates for Echocardiography for the Critical Care Physician
Suitable applicants
The program is designed for medical professionals working in the critical care setting. No previous echo experience is necessary, however the course assumes a prior knowledge of cardiac anatomy, physiology and haemodynamics.
Program design
ECCP is a hands-on training program held at Cardiac Concepts in Carnegie, in the south-eastern suburbs of Melbourne. The program is designed to facilitate the diagnosis and management of patients in the critical care setting. With a focus on developing the practical skills of echocardiography, ECCP is delivered with a combination of face to face skill development sessions, online units and independent workplace scanning. The hands-on sessions are coupled with tutorials and case reviews to develop skills and confidence in using transthoracic echocardiography in the critical care setting.
Units 1 & 2 are available online with an initial work place scanning requirement of 20 hours and both these components are to be completed in the 4 weeks prior to this course. This is then followed by 3 full days in a small capacity classroom setting where hands-on skills are the focus. This intimate class size allows for ample access to our experienced echo tutors and students will practice on normal models and be exposed to pathology via pre-recorded images. A further 20 hours of independent scanning will follow in the 6 weeks after attendance in Carnegie and the program culminates with a final 3 classroom days with the total training time being 78 hours
1. To obtain the following standard echocardiographic views and understand the significance of non-standard views:
a. Parasternal long axis
b. Right ventricular inflow
c. Right ventricular outflow
d. Parasternal short axis at various levels
e. Apical 4 chamber
f. Apical 5 chamber
g. Apical 3 chamber
h. Apical 2 chamber
i. Subcostal long axis
j. Subcostal short axis at various levels
2. To obtain all images and perform measurements in accordance with ASE guidelines
3. To utilise machine controls in the optimisation of images
4. To record images appropriate for diagnosis and reporting
5. To recognise normal variations in the adult heart
6. To recognise abnormal findings particularly relating to:
a. Left ventricular systolic dysfunction
b. Significant valvular lesions
c. Ischaemic heart disease
d. Pulmonary embolism
e. Pericardial disease and tamponade
f. Aortic dissection
g. Abnormal intra-cardiac pressure
h. Volume status
i. Shock
7. To recognise the limitations of echocardiography as a diagnostic tool
8. To recognise your own limitations and seek assistance when required
9. To produce an accurate and thorough report of echocardiographic findings
This program is supported by GE medical. We will be utilising their range of ultrasound machines for all hands-on sessions.
While there is independent learning required for this course, all students are required to attend 2, 3 day, workshops located at ‘Carnegie Cardiac Services’ | Suite 1, 69-71 Rosstown Rd, Carnegie
The total fee for this program is $6,732.00 (incl. GST).
Terms and conditions:
1. Completion of this program does not provide formal qualification of echo skills. Participants must complete any additional requirements set out by CICM or ASUM to finalise such qualifications.
2. Cardiac Concepts reserves the right to refuse enrolment on any basis.
3. Applicants who withdraw from the program prior to commencement will receive a 90% refund of their deposit.
4. Applicants who withdraw after commencement of the program will not be entitled to a refund.